CJC-212 Introduction to Criminalistics
Criminalistics examines the application of the physical and biological sciences to the investigation of possible crime and criminal activity. Modern technology will be examined as it applies to crime scene management, the fingerprint science, photography and trace evidence. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between science and law enforcement, with consideration to the legal implication involved in crime scene investigation. Ethical issues surrounding criminalistics will also be addressed and explored in this course.
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Course Description
Criminalistics examines the application of the physical and biological sciences to the investigation of possible crime and criminal activity. Modern technology will be examined as it applies to crime scene management, the fingerprint science, photography and trace evidence. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between science and law enforcement, with consideration to the legal implication involved in crime scene investigation. Ethical issues surrounding criminalistics will also be addressed and explored in this course.
Credit Hours
3Course Learning Outcomes
- Define specific vocabulary related to criminalistics
- Identify the complexities of a crime scene examination
- List the eight fingerprint patterns
Topic Outline
- Introduction and History of Criminalistics
- Definitions and Basic Principles
- Securing and Searching
- Physical Evidence
- Collection of Evidence
- Fingerprints
- Photographing a Crime Scene
- Ethical Issues in Criminalistics